The city of Miami released its Energy Smart Miami plan in April 2009. The plan involves developing energy-efficient systems and “smart” electric grids throughout the city.

There’s a very simple way to save hundreds of dollars every year and help save the planet. The catch? You have to unplug your unused electronics and make good use of the ones that are plugged in.

You’re ready to buy new electronics and appliances, but you want to make sure you’re going to save money and save the environment at the same time.

The Change the World, Start with Energy Star campaign aims to fight global warming starting at home.

Surely you’ve noticed by now the little star emblem on many electronics and appliances. This emblem is the seal of the Energy Star program that promotes conservation and a healthy environment.

In lieu of the push toward environmental sustainability, as well as the need to save every penny, the demand and use of the Energy Star program is skyrocketing.

The laptop computer is already more efficient than a desktop, so it makes a great choice from the get go.

Solar panels for the home are coming down in price as the demand for them rises, and both local and federal government tax incentives help alleviate cost.

My electric bill is slightly lower per square foot with central air than it was when I lived in an apartment with a window unit (which, I have to add, was a new Energy Star appliance).